Business Details
Your Trusted Maui Maternity & Family Photographer
Gemma Rose Photography is a Maui-based studio specializing in capturing authentic moments for families, maternity clients, and couples. Founded by Gemma Rose, a Fine Arts graduate with a background in film photography, the business emphasizes candid storytelling over rigid posing. With years of experience documenting relationships and life events, the studio tailors sessions to reflect clients' personalities, whether on vacation, celebrating milestones, or embracing everyday magic. Gemma's approach prioritizes natural interactions, ensuring sessions remain relaxed and joyful.The business delivers high-resolution digital galleries within seven days, focusing on unposed, emotionally resonant imagery. Committed to legal and professional standards, the studio holds necessary permits for beach photography and invests in premium equipment and editing tools. Client testimonials highlight Gemma's ability to create comfortable environments, resulting in timeless, authentic photographs that preserve life's fleeting moments.
Services
Maternity Photography
Family Sessions
Couples Photography
Event Photography
Travel Photography
Highlights and features
- Specialized in candid maternity and family photography since 2012
- Personalized sessions tailored to client comfort and natural interactions
- Delivers edited high-resolution galleries within seven days
- Expertise in Maui's best legal photography locations
- Client-focused approach with no forced posing or excessive editing
What people say
Insanely talented
Candid photos
Recommend her
Artist
Comfortable environment
Services
Maternity Photography
Document the beauty of pregnancy through natural, outdoor sessions. Focus on candid emotions and physical transformations, avoiding posed shots. Ideal for clients seeking timeless imagery of their maternity journey, with sessions accommodating spontaneous moments like ocean dips or laughter at belly balance mishaps.
Family Sessions
Capture dynamic family interactions in Maui's scenic settings. Sessions prioritize authentic connections over stiffness, photographing multi-generational groups, siblings, and pets. Includes guided prompts to encourage natural movement and interactions, ensuring images reflect the family's unique personality and relationships.
Couples Photography
Celebrate relationships through relaxed, location-based photography. Services include anniversary trips, engagement sessions, and vow renewals. The approach blends posed and candid shots, with creative ideas like name-sign reveals, while maintaining a focus on genuine emotional expressions and shared joy.
Event Photography
Document milestones like gender reveals, graduations, and pet announcements with a documentary style. Sessions adapt to event flow, capturing spontaneous reactions and key moments. Ideal for clients wanting unobtrusive coverage of celebrations, with a focus on emotional authenticity over formal compositions.
Travel Photography
Create lasting memories of Maui vacations with customized outdoor shoots. Designed for tourists seeking professional photos during trips, combining local knowledge of scenic spots with flexible scheduling. Sessions accommodate spontaneous ideas, ensuring images reflect the client's unique travel experience and connection to the location.
People
Gemma Rose
Photographer & Owner
A Fine Arts graduate specializing in film photography, Gemma combines technical expertise with a passion for candid storytelling. As a Maui resident and mother, she brings personal insight to maternity and family sessions, emphasizing authenticity and emotional depth in every shoot.
Questions
What packages do you offer?
Packages start at 30-minute sessions ($300) and 60-minute sessions ($500), with pricing based on time and delivered images.
What payment methods are accepted?
Cash, cheque, and major credit cards via Square (in-person or invoice).
What happens if it rains during a session?
Sessions continue unless severe weather; light rain often creates rainbows. Deposits apply to rescheduling if needed.
Are printed photos included?
Digital galleries are provided; high-quality printing options available through the online gallery.
What beaches do you recommend for shoots?
Baby Beach in Lahaina and locations near Ka'anapali (10 minutes north/south) are ideal for legal photography.
